Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

A former friend and house guest that lives out of state must have taken my expired DL, and drove while visiting my home and while I was away at work. She received a citation and even attempted signing the citation and not informing me.

I was made aware while checking on an actual citation of my own, and made a court date. Pleaded not guilty because I was not, and given a trial. The judge sided with the officer although he clearly saw that the officer was not at all familiar with the date in question; as he was with all his other trial cases for the day.

I requested a trial and now need the case law that pertains to what my case involves; as I am not guilty of the charge.


Asked on 12/14/11, 10:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

What you need is not case law. Rather you need is to present evidence that you were not the driver. Since a drivers license has a picture on it you will need to explain how the police officer did not notice that the picture did not match the driver. You should consider retaining an attorney to assist you in this matter. Nolo Press publishes a book how to fight your traffic ticket that may be of help to you.

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Answered on 12/14/11, 11:21 pm


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